All the buildings around the monster rift had long since been reduced to ashes, and with the falling raindrops, the sky and the earth became incredibly clear.

After gushing out all its energy, the enormous fissure shrank considerably, as if it had collapsed from exhaustion.

The surging energy within also became much less abundant.

The glistening raindrops gradually stopped, and the surrounding earth seemed to have been thoroughly irrigated again. Green vegetation gradually emerged from the yellow soil, growing towards the sky.

It was hard for anyone to imagine that this place, which was originally a wilderness and cliffs on the southern border, had now grown into a huge, lush green forest.

No one knows what happened inside the crack, and the unusual situation in the south of the empire has left many people in a state of panic.

The empire's army remained on high alert, all their massive weapons aimed at the swaying monster rift.

The swaying crack gradually caused fluctuations, and powerful air pressure surged outwards from it once again, as if something was about to emerge from it.

The moment the giant metal cannon aimed at the rift, the rift began to ripple slowly.

Seeing this, an officer immediately gave the order, waving his arm and shouting:

"shooting!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Countless energy projectiles, rising and falling in succession, burst violently from the cannon barrels as the command fell and flames soared into the sky, piercing through the thick clouds and flying towards the monster rift.

In an instant, a wave of dust tens of meters high was stirred up, and the powerful impact smashed a deep hole in the earth.

As the smoke and dust dissipated, a powerful white current of energy swirled wildly in front of the man, stirring up the surrounding atmosphere and making the thin book appear thick and dim.

The man hovered in mid-air, and an invisible wind seemed to gather beneath his feet, supporting him.

The energy projectiles were all blocked by the wind barrier, hovering in front of him without even touching Viktor's trench coat.

He held Erica in one arm and braced himself with the other in front of him.

The colorless wind barrier continued to surge upwards.

Everyone stared blankly at Victor, who emerged from the monster rift, unsure how to react.

"how."

"Is this how you welcome me?"

...

"I'm so sorry, Count Victor!"

In a huge steel room, the eldest prince bowed deeply to Victor, and kept apologizing.

"I am very sorry that my subordinates attacked you."

"Please forgive us, this was not an intentional act."

The eldest prince behaved with great respect and sincerity.

Victor stood with his hands in his pockets, watching the Crown Prince apologize and bow to him, but his face remained expressionless.

He glanced briefly at Erica beside him.

The girl was lying in bed, sleeping peacefully with even breathing.

Then, Victor looked at the eldest prince again and said calmly:

"So, you've mistaken me for the monster that wandered into the rift?"

He was referring, of course, to Dorragon, the Calamity of the Winds.

According to the military's logic, they were to guard this southern monster rift to prevent even more powerful monsters from emerging from it.

What if the person who comes out isn't Victor, but Doragon who raises his arm and summons a bunch of Rift monsters?

They must intercept them immediately.

Although the probability of it happening is very low, it is not impossible.

Therefore, Viktor can understand.

He lowered his head, looked at the eldest prince, and said calmly:

“Your Highness, I am not that vengeful.”

Hearing Victor's words, the eldest prince seemed somewhat relieved, but a hint of unease still lingered on his face.

“I still feel extremely guilty, Count Victor.”

"I will make compensation for this."

Viktor looked at him quietly without responding.

Regardless of what this person does behind the scenes, at least on the surface, his behavior never leaves anyone to criticize.

A perfect hero.

Is that possible?

Then, the eldest prince turned to look at Erica, who was sleeping, and after a brief look at her sleeping face, he recognized her.

"This must be Duke Reeves' daughter. It's said she fell into the hands of that black dragon."

"In other words, that monster has already been..."

Viktor said somewhat calmly:

"Your Highness, some things are better left unsaid."

"No need for much publicity."

The eldest prince stared wide-eyed, repeatedly exclaiming in amazement:

"You are truly low-key yet powerful."

"It is a great honor for the Empire to have you."

After saying this, he placed his hand on his chest and bowed slightly to Viktor to express his gratitude.

"Since you are new to the South and have no place to stay, you may use this residence as you wish."

"I still need to deal with the monster rift, so please excuse me."

Victor did not stop him, but simply nodded and watched the Crown Prince leave.

The eldest prince was very tactful; after explaining the misunderstanding, he didn't linger and avoided any awkward situation that might have arisen between the two parties.

It is indeed very pleasant to talk to the eldest prince.

At least, his behavior does match his public image.

As a prince, he even personally went to the front lines to oversee the battle.

They know how to be tactful when communicating with others and show great respect for them.

Even though he was of noble status, he still maintained a gentle and refined demeanor.

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